Family discussions encourage open communication. These conversations help children and teens feel heard and understood, which strengthens trust and emotional security. Family discussions are also a chance to pass on values, address problems early, and guide younger members in making wise decisions.

When you combine family discussions with spiritual devotions it strengthens family bonds. Discussions help families understand one another, while devotions help families grow together in character and values. These practices create a safe space where love, respect, and faith are nurtured, shaping individuals who are emotionally strong, morally grounded, and spiritually aware.

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Disciple – Week 3

5-Day Family Devotional | January 25 –31, 2026

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 Day 1 — Why the Church Matters

Hebrews 10:24–25

Church isn’t something we attend when it’s convenient — it’s a place we belong. God designed us to grow in faith together, not in isolation. When we consistently gather with other believers, we are reminded of truth, encouraged in our faith, and challenged to keep following Jesus when life gets hard.

Attending church weekly isn’t about checking a box. It’s about positioning your heart in a place where God can shape you, speak to you, and strengthen you through His people.

Simple Next Step

Decide today that church will be a weekly priority for you and your family. Protect that time on your calendar.

Family Discussion Questions

1.    Why do you think God wants us to gather together instead of following Jesus alone?

2.    How does coming to church help us grow in our faith?

3.    What is one thing you enjoy or are thankful for about our church?

Prayer

God, help us see the church the way You do. Give our family a heart that values gathering with Your people. Amen.

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Day 2 — Showing Up Shapes Us

Acts 2:42

The early church didn’t grow because of great programs — it grew because people showed up consistently. They devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, prayer, and shared life.

What we repeatedly show up for shapes who we become. When church becomes a steady rhythm in our lives, God uses it to form our character, deepen our faith, and keep us anchored when distractions pull at us.

Simple Next Step

Look at your week ahead and identify anything that regularly pulls you away from church. Make one intentional adjustment.

Family Discussion Questions

1.    What are some things we show up for regularly as a family?

2.    How do you think showing up to church consistently shapes our hearts?

3.    What could make church a bigger priority in our weekly schedule?

Prayer

Lord, help us build our lives around You and develop rhythms that help us grow closer to You. Amen.

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Day 3 — We Don’t Just Attend, We Serve

1 Peter 4:10

Church was never meant to be a place where a few people do everything while everyone else watches. God has given every believer gifts — not for personal gain, but to serve others and build His church.

Serving monthly creates a rhythm where we move from being consumers to contributors. It reminds us that the church grows stronger when everyone plays their part.

Simple Next Step

If you’re not serving, take one step today to explore a serving opportunity. If you are serving, recommit to showing up faithfully.

Family Discussion Questions

1.    What are some ways people serve at our church?

2.    How does serving others help us become more like Jesus?

3.    Where could our family serve together, even in small ways?

Prayer

God, thank You for giving each of us gifts. Show our family how to use them to serve others and honor You. Amen.

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Day 4 — Generosity Is a Heart Issue

Matthew 6:21

Jesus connects generosity directly to our hearts. Where we invest our resources reveals what we truly value. Giving regularly isn’t about obligation — it’s about trust.

When we give to God’s work through the local church, we teach our hearts to trust Him and to care about what matters most to Him.

Simple Next Step

Evaluate your current giving. Choose one clear, intentional step toward consistent generosity.

Family Discussion Questions

1.    What does it mean to be generous?

2.    Why do you think God cares about how we give?

3.    How can our family practice generosity together?

Prayer

Lord, help our family trust You with what You’ve given us. Shape our hearts to be generous and thankful. Amen.

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Day 5 — Faithful Rhythms Build Strong Faith

Luke 16:10

Big spiritual growth is built through small, faithful rhythms. Attending weekly, serving monthly, and giving regularly may seem simple — but over time, they form a strong foundation of discipleship.

God often works through consistency more than intensity. When we are faithful in these rhythms, He uses them to grow us, mature us, and multiply impact through our lives.

Simple Next Step

Choose one rhythm—attending, serving, or giving—and write down one practical commitment you will follow through on this month.

Family Discussion Questions

1.    Which of these rhythms feels easiest for our family right now?

2.    Which one feels hardest?

3.    What is one small step we can take this week to grow in faith together?

Prayer

God, help our family be faithful in the everyday rhythms of following You. Use our obedience to shape our lives. Amen.

Disciple – Week 3 - Marked By Love

5-Day Family Devotional | January 18–24, 2026

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DAY 1 — LOVE IS THE MARK OF A DISCIPLE

John 13:35 (AMP)

By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have love and unselfish concern for one another.

Jesus didn’t say people would recognize His disciples by how much Scripture they knew or how often they attended church. He said they would be known by their love.

Love isn’t an optional add-on to faith — it’s the evidence of it. When we love like Jesus, people don’t just hear about Him…they experience Him.

Family Discussion Questions

• Younger Kids: What does it look like to be kind to someone?

• Teens: Why do you think Jesus chose love as the way people would recognize His followers?

• Parents / Whole Family: How do people usually know what you believe?

Simple Action Step

As a family, name one way you can show love intentionally today.

Family Prayer

“Jesus, thank You for loving us first. Help our lives show Your love clearly to others. Amen.”

Now invite anyone who wants to pray in their own words.

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DAY 2 — JESUS DEFINES WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE

John 13:34 (NIV)

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

Jesus didn’t leave love up to our definition — He showed us what it looks like. His love was patient, forgiving, close, and sacrificial.

Loving like Jesus means choosing obedience over convenience and compassion over comfort. Biblical love isn’t based on feelings — it’s based on following Jesus.

Family Discussion Questions

• Younger Kids: How do you show love to someone?

• Teens: Why is loving like Jesus sometimes hard?

• Parents / Whole Family: How is Jesus’ love different from how the world talks about love?

Simple Action Step

Each person share one way they want to love like Jesus this week.

Family Prayer

Jesus, teach us how to love the way You love. Help us follow You even when it costs us something. Amen.

Now invite anyone who wants to pray in their own words.

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DAY 3 — OFFENSE CAN BLOCK SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

It’s easy to get offended, irritated, or hurt — but Jesus calls His disciples to something different. When offense goes unchecked, it can stop our spiritual growth.

Discipleship happens in relationships, and relationships require patience, humility, and grace. We can choose to stay offended, or we can choose to be formed — but not both.

Family Discussion Questions

• Younger Kids: What do you do when someone hurts your feelings?

• Teens: Why is it tempting to pull away when we’re offended?

• Parents / Whole Family: How can forgiveness help us grow?

Simple Action Step

Talk about one situation where choosing grace could help heal or grow a relationship.

Family Prayer

“God, help us respond with love when we feel hurt or offended. Shape our hearts to become more like Jesus. Amen.”

Now invite anyone who wants to pray in their own words.

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DAY 4 — LOVE SHOWS UP WHEN IT’S HARD

Romans 5:8 (NIV)

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Jesus didn’t wait for people to change before He loved them. He loved first — even when it was uncomfortable and costly.

Real love shows up when it’s inconvenient, undeserved, and difficult. When we love like this, our lives begin to look more like Jesus.

Family Discussion Questions

• Younger Kids: Who is someone you can be kind to today?

• Teens: Why is it harder to love people who hurt us?

• Parents / Whole Family: When has someone loved you when it was hard?

Simple Action Step

As a family, think of one person who might need extra kindness this week.

Family Prayer

Jesus, thank You for loving us when we didn’t deserve it. Help us show that same love to others. Amen.

Now invite anyone who wants to pray in their own words.

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DAY 5 — OUR LOVE IS OUR WITNESS

Matthew 5:16 (NIV)

Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Before people ever hear what we believe, they see how we love. Our words matter — but our actions often speak louder.

When we live out Jesus’ love, we point people to Him without saying a word. Love becomes our witness to the world.

Family Discussion Questions

• Younger Kids: How can you show love at school or home?

• Teens: What do people notice most about Christians today?

• Parents / Whole Family: How can our family reflect Jesus better?

Simple Action Step

Pray together for one opportunity this week to show Jesus’ love to someone else.

Family Prayer

“Jesus, use our family to reflect Your love. May others see You through the way we live and love. Amen.”

Now invite anyone who wants to pray in their own words.

Disciple – Week 2 - I Didn’t Know What I Signed Up For

5-Day Family Devotional | January 11-17, 2026

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DAY 1 — FOLLOWING JESUS IS A DAILY DECISION

Luke 9:23 (NIV)

“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”

Following Jesus isn’t something we do once — it’s a choice we make every day. Jesus was clear from the beginning that discipleship would involve surrender, trust, and obedience.

That might sound challenging, but it’s also freeing. When we choose to follow Jesus daily, we’re not carrying life on our own anymore. We’re learning to walk with Him — one step at a time.

Family Discussion Questions

·      Younger Kids: What does it mean to follow someone?

·      Teens: Why do you think Jesus said following Him is a daily choice?

·      Parents / Whole Family: What makes following Jesus hard sometimes?

Simple Action Step

As a family, talk about one daily habit that helps you follow Jesus (prayer, kindness, patience, forgiveness).

Family Prayer

“Jesus, thank You for inviting us to follow You. Help us choose You every day, even when it’s hard. We trust You with our lives. Amen.”

Now invite anyone who wants to pray in their own words.

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DAY 2 — DISCIPLESHIP STARTS IN THE HEART

Deuteronomy 6:6 (NIV)

“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.”

God cares deeply about our hearts — not just our behavior. Discipleship isn’t about looking spiritual on the outside; it’s about letting God shape who we are on the inside.

When God’s Word lives in our hearts, it begins to guide our choices, our words, and our attitudes. Real change always starts within.

Family Discussion Questions

·      Younger Kids: What does your heart help you do?

·      Teens: Why is it sometimes easier to act right than to have the right heart?

·      Parents / Whole Family: What helps God’s Word stay in your heart?

Simple Action Step

Each person share one way they want God to shape their heart this week.

Family Prayer

“God, we invite You into our hearts. Change us from the inside out and help us love what You love. Amen.”

Now invite anyone who wants to pray in their own words.

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DAY 3 — FAITH GROWS IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS

Deuteronomy 6:7 (NIV)

“Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”

God designed faith to grow in everyday life — not just at church. Conversations at the table, rides in the car, bedtime prayers, and shared moments are powerful places where faith is formed.

Discipleship happens best when we talk about God naturally as part of life.

Family Discussion Questions

·      Younger Kids: When do you like to talk the most as a family?

·      Teens: What makes faith conversations feel awkward sometimes?

·      Parents / Whole Family: How can we talk about God more naturally at home?

Simple Action Step

Choose one moment today (meal, drive, bedtime) to talk about God together.

Family Prayer

“God, help us see You in our everyday moments. Teach us to talk about You as a family throughout our day. Amen.”

Now invite anyone who wants to pray in their own words.

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DAY 4 — DISCIPLESHIP HAPPENS IN RELATIONSHIPS

Philippians 2:22 (NLT)

“Like a son with his father, he has served with me in preaching the Good News.”

Paul didn’t just teach Timothy — he shared life with him. Discipleship grows through close relationships where faith is lived out, not just talked about.

God often uses people to help shape our faith, encourage us, and help us grow.

Family Discussion Questions

·      Younger Kids: Who helps you learn new things?

·      Teens: Why do you think relationships matter so much in faith?

·      Parents / Whole Family: Who has helped you grow spiritually?

Simple Action Step

Name one person God has used to help grow your faith and thank Him for them.

Family Prayer

“God, thank You for the people You place in our lives. Help us grow together and encourage one another in our faith. Amen.”

Now invite anyone who wants to pray in their own words.

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DAY 5 — DISCIPLES HELP OTHERS FOLLOW JESUS

2 Timothy 2:2 (NLT)

“Teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.”

Discipleship doesn’t stop with us. What God teaches us is meant to be shared. As we follow Jesus, we help others take steps toward Him too.

You don’t have to be perfect to help someone else follow Jesus — you just have to be willing.

Family Discussion Questions

·      Younger Kids: How can you help a friend?

·      Teens: What makes helping others follow Jesus feel scary sometimes?

·      Parents / Whole Family: Who might God be inviting you to walk with in faith?

Simple Action Step

As a family, pray for one person you can encourage or help this week.

Family Prayer

“Jesus, thank You for walking with us. Use our lives to help others follow You too. Give us courage and love. Amen.”

Now invite anyone who wants to pray in their own words.